Pelican Island is an untapped resource when it comes to Economic Development. One of the reasons this development has been slow coming is because of the need for a new Bridge. There has been an ongoing discussion about building a New Bridge for years. The...
Flooding is one of the most pressing issues our community faces, and for years our City has struggled with the issues of drainage and flood control. Galveston is a barrier island that is just seven feet above sea level, and as such, our problems are uniquely...
Recently, there was much discussion concerning Galveston’s Little League Fields, and rightly so. Quality Sports Facilities of all types, for adults and children, are an integral part of creating a better quality of life for our residents and are a measure of a community’s future...
Black History is Essential to Galveston's Story - Few cities have a more deeply meaningful historical connection to the black community than Galveston. From Juneteenth to contributions to medicine by pioneers like Mary Madison and the Stanton family, educators like Jessie McGuire Dent and Izola...
With colder weather approaching, many of us are reflecting on the events of almost a year ago when Winter Storm Uri debilitated our community. Many reasons were discussed as to the cause, with much finger-pointing at the State. Regardless of the cause, one thing is...
Stewart Beach was formally dedicated in 1941 and has become iconic as Galveston’s premier family beach park. The current pavilion was built in 1984 with a life expectancy of approximately 30 years. Since it is at or beyond its life expectancy, the Park Board brought...
Today I am formally announcing my candidacy for Mayor of Galveston in the May 2022 election. It has been an honor serving you during the past two years as Mayor and in the previous six as councilperson for District 2. I have been fortunate to be a...
Labor Day weekend and Hurricane Laura are both behind us and our collective attention has turned towards the election. I thought this might be a good time to update you on what we are doing to help voters make this critical choice. We have updated the...